Mark 11:13 cpdv — And when he had seen a fig tree with leaves in the distance, he went to it, in case he might find something on it. And…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And when he had seen a fig tree with leaves in the distance, he went to it, in case he might find something on it. And when he had gone to it, he found nothing but leaves. For it was not the season for figs. "

— Mark 11:13, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Mark 11 — Context

10

Blessed is the advent of the kingdom of our father David. Hosanna in the highest!”

11

And he entered into Jerusalem, into the temple. And having looked around at everything, since it was now the evening hour, he went out to Bethania with the twelve.

12

And the next day, as they were departing from Bethania, he was hungry.

13

And when he had seen a fig tree with leaves in the distance, he went to it, in case he might find something on it. And when he had gone to it, he found nothing but leaves. For it was not the season for figs.

14

And in response, he said to it, “From now on and forever, may no one eat fruit from you again!” And his disciples heard this.

15

And they went to Jerusalem. And when he had entered into the temple, he began to cast out the sellers and the buyers in the temple. And he overturned the tables of the moneychangers and the chairs of the vendors of doves.

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And he would not permit anyone to carry goods through the temple.

Mark 11:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 11:13 say?
Mark 11:13 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And when he had seen a fig tree with leaves in the distance, he went to it, in case he might find something on it. And when he had gone to it, he found nothing but leaves. For it was not the season for figs. ”
Where is Mark 11:13 in the Bible?
Mark 11:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 11, verse 13.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 11:13.
What translation should I read Mark 11:13 in?
Mark 11:13 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Mark 11:13?
Mark 11:13 reads (CPDV): “And when he had seen a fig tree with leaves in the distance, he went to it, in case he might find something on it. And when he had gone to it, he found nothing but leaves. For it was not the season for figs. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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